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A survey of pediatric oncology nurses' oral health knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceived barriers in a Singapore Tertiary Children's Hospital.
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- The intersection of oncology and oral health: exploring nurses' insights and practices - a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- Awareness of oral health, hygiene practices, and chemotherapy-related oral manifestations among parents of pediatric oncology patients.BDJ open · 2026Article
- Factors associated with nurses' self-efficacy in oral care at Oulu University Hospital, Finland.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2024Article
- Knowledge, attitudes, barriers and practices concerning cancer therapy-associated oral mucositis amongst oncology nurses: A mixed methods systematic review.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2024Review
- Interprofessional Survey on Knowledge and Attitudes on Oral Health among Nurses in France.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2023Article
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Abstract
aimTo explore oral health-related knowledge, abilities, attitudes, practices, and barriers of pediatric oncology nurses at an Asian children's hospital.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted via a self-administered anonymized questionnaire. Data was analyzed to summarize knowledge, confidence, and practice behaviors.
resultsAll sixty-three pediatric oncology nurses responded. Fifteen participants had >80% of the knowledge questions correct. Majority (97.3%) agreed on their roles in helping patients maintain their oral health. However, 75.8% of participants felt need for training in giving oral health advice. Notably, 74.6% checked patients' mouths at least once daily but only 57.1% felt adequately trained. Though a high proportion (>90%) of nurses felt confident to assist with oral care, only 65% would assist patients to do so; "Uncooperative patient" was the major barrier reported. DISCUSSION: Nurses have high general awareness of importance of oral health, but had incomplete knowledge. Compared to previous studies, most (90.5%) did not find performing oral care unpleasant but other barriers might have hindered actual oral care practice.
conclusionNurses were motivated to assist in oral care of children with cancer but sometimes felt ill-equipped. Updated national and institution guidelines, didactic and hands-on training, and implementation of practical support could be considered.
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